Designed to meet local fire codes, evacuation maps are unquestionably essential to the safety of any facility. Proper evac maps break down schematics, showcasing rooms, doors, exits, staircases, and other important areas. This way, even occupants unfamiliar with the layout of the building can safely find their way and escape in the event of a fire or similar emergency.
Evacuation maps should be placed along the various exit egress routes, near elevators and stairwells, in conference rooms or training rooms, and other prominent locations where visitors, staff, and any other occupants can find them. Placing them in plain view can make the difference between averting disaster and falling victim to it.
Given all of the information that goes into them, creating these evacuation maps can be difficult. Thus, for the safety of your building's occupants, it's a task best left to the professionals at EvacuationPlans.com. We work with you throughout each step of the map-making process, verifying all of your needs while keeping the maps compliant with any necessary codes or rules. This way, you'll receive the maps that you need, with the only hard part being installing them where you need them.
What elements should be included on an evacuation map?
primary evacuation routes
secondary evacuation routes
accessible exit routes
areas of refuge
manual fire alarms
portable fire extinguishers
occupant-use hose stations
fire alarms and controls
Where should I install evacuation maps in my facility?
near building entrance & lobbies
at reception desks
in elevator lobbies
in meeting rooms & training rooms
next to stairwell doors
in break rooms & employee areas
in warehouses & control rooms
We create tailor-made evacuation maps
designed specifically for your facility.
Select the style of evacuation map you would like. We offer several options, such as: evacuation map holders with insertable maps, designer evacuation maps, and California-approved evac maps. Location-specific evacuation maps for stairwells, elevators, and building entrances are also available.
Supply EvacuationPlans.com with existing maps or blueprints of the building's layout. Giving this much information from the beginning will ensure less developmental back and forth, keeping the map-making process as simple as possible.
Our cartographers will the utlize the supplied information to draw new layouts on the desired map template, filing in vital information such as the location of fire extinguishers, manual fire alarms, and areas of refuge. Our compliance officer also reviews the latest updates on standards so that your maps will meet all regulations.
You'll then receive a PDF of the initial proofs, along with a checklist to ensure that all of the desired elements on your end are included. From there, changes will be made at your discretion until the maps are 100% complete and correct.
Once you have approved and signed the final checklist, coordinators at EvacuationPlans.com will supply you with an approximate lead time, while the cartography team outputs the final files for printing. From there, you'll be on your way to receiving your tailor-made maps.
After receiving your evacuation maps, familiarize different members of your staff with them so that in an emergency they can guide themselves and others in a planned, organized fashion. Likewise, have your maps updated as often as needed to reflect any major changes within your facility. If you need any further information or have questions concerning evacuation maps, feel free to contact our evac map team.
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